underneath Synonyms

underneath Meaning

Wordnet

underneath (r)

on the lower or downward side; on the underside of

under or below an object or a surface; at a lower place or level; directly beneath

Webster

underneath (adv.)

Beneath; below; in a lower place; under; as, a channel underneath the soil.

Webster

underneath (prep.)

Under; beneath; below.

underneath Sentence Examples

  1. I am inclined to believe that the accused is innocent.
  2. The incline of the hill made it difficult to climb.
  3. We experienced a sudden decline in sales last month.
  4. The decline of the empire was a tragic event.
  5. The proponents of the new amendment argued its necessity.
  6. The necessity of a new school building was undeniable.
  7. The velocity of the car as it sped down the road was alarming.
  8. The velocity of the boat increased as it sailed through the waves.
  9. We witnessed a remarkable acceleration in the growth of the company.
  10. The acceleration of the train caused the passengers to lurch forward.

FAQs About the word underneath

on the lower or downward side; on the underside of, under or below an object or a surface; at a lower place or level; directly beneathBeneath; below; in a lower

below, nether,under, lower, lowermost, lowered, bottommost, undermost,lowest,sunken

upper, uppermost, topmost, higher,top, upper, loftiest, uppermost, highest, higher

I am inclined to believe that the accused is innocent.

The incline of the hill made it difficult to climb.

We experienced a sudden decline in sales last month.

The decline of the empire was a tragic event.